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the field day showed that the Corps had made a distinct advance, and he was glad to see that points which he had noticed on former occasions at drill and in the state of the Camp had been corrected.
The O.C.R.A. inspected the Artillery Units at Gun Practice and reported favourably.
The O.C.S.M., R.E., carried out an examination of the members of the Engineer Com- pany in their duties as electricians and engine-drivers and, except in the case of one man, reported very favourably on the results of the examination and the progress that had been made during the Camp.
Medical Officer's Report.-Lieutenent C. FORSYTH, the Corps Medical Officer, was pre- sent every night during the Camp and was of great assistance to me in keeping the Camp in a good sanitary condition. The Hospital tent was fitted with greater comfort than in former years, 5 beds with mosquito curtains were put up, but were not occupied.
Lieutenant FORSYTH reported as follows:-
"I have practically no comments to make, as with a little supervising everything "went splendidly, the food and drink were good, the latrines were kept in good order, and beyond a few cases of fhild diarrhoea and some very minor "surgical accidents nothing of a medical nature happened."
Discipline. The discipline of all ranks was excellent.
Remarks. The work done during the Camp was extremely good and the extension of the period from 10 to 16 days proved a great success, as I hoped, the extra knowledge gained by all ranks resulting in far higher state of efficiency than has been attained in former years.
Numerous improvements were introduced into the Camp, the most important being the thorough lighting of the Camp with electric light by the Engineer Company, the greater comfort of the Hospital tent, and an improved ablution place for the men.
The Officers attended the Camp even better than in previous years, every Officer present in the Colony attended nearly the whole time, the average attendance of Officers being 12 out of 13 each day.
Captain ARMSTRONG's Company, Right Half No. 2 Company H.K.V.A., showed a record attendance, every man attending Camp except those on leave.
The Corps Sergeant-Major gave me the greatest assistance as usual and the Corps Armourer-Sergeant and the Instructors all carried out their duties to the satisfaction of all ranks.
The Naval Range and the revolver range were very kindly placed at the disposal of the Corps by Commodore WILLIAMS, and the arrangements made by the Petty Officer and his assistants to enable the members of the Corps to complete their musketry course were very satisfactory.
I have, &c.,
C. G. PRITCHArd, Major, Commandant, Hongkong Vol. Corps.
His Excellency the General Officer Commanding made the following comments on the above Camp Keport:-
"This is a satisfactory report, for it shows progress all round and the attainment "of greater proficiency. The good attendance is the outward and visible sign of the deter- "mination of all ranks to improve themselves."
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